- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a highly attractive annual salary between $78,700 - $101,900, plus bonus and benefits
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
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Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.
Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.
Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technician, Environmental to join our Mount Milligan Mine team.
The Environmental Technician will report to the Supervisor, Environment (or their delegate) and will be based at the site and work a 14 day in, 14 day out rotation, with 12-hour workdays. Camp accommodations will be provided, or you can travel daily back and forth on a company bus to/from Mackenzie or Fort St James.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in field projects.
- Conduct environmental monitoring programs in accordance with provincial and federal permits, MTM Management Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and QA/QC requirements.
- Collect surface water, groundwater, soil, sediment, air quality, hydrology, and biological monitoring samples using approved field methods and the BC Field Sampling Manual.
- Perform in-stream monitoring, vegetation surveys, reclamation monitoring, and other environmental field programs that support the Mine.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair environmental monitoring equipment, including water quality instruments, flow monitoring equipment, hydrology equipment, and air monitoring equipment.
- Ensure lab inventory is up to date each week and work with Environment Advisor to order lab supplies when needed, ensuring a healthy supply for sampling.
- Complete environmental inspections and compliance audits, including contractor environmental performance, waste management, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, and permit compliance inspections.
- Maintain accurate field notes, chain of custody documentation, GPS records, photographs, and electronic data entry into environmental databases (e.g., MP5/MonitorPro, Fulcrum and/or equivalent).
- Assist with environmental data management, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), interpretation of field data, and preparation of technical summaries and reports when needed (annual reports).
- Respond to environmental incidents and spills by implementing site response procedures, documenting observations, and assisting with investigations and corrective actions.
- Safely operate light vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, boats, and other equipment when required.
- Promote safe work practices by completing FLHAs, participating in toolbox meetings, following HSE requirements, and ensuring work is completed safely and in compliance with environmental commitments.
- Act as a key liaison for the Environment Department across operational departments, supporting Coordinators/Supervisor in ensuring health and safety compliance during environmental field programs.
- Lead implementation and ongoing management of the department’s compliance database, with direction from Coordinators/Supervisor and external consultants.
- Give input on continuous improvement of environmental data management systems and tools to support departmental operations.
- Give input and up to date on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) for environmental data management.
- Ensure data for environmental databases and systems that comply with applicable permits (e.g., PE-104777, PR-104778, PA-104779, M-236), regulatory requirements, and site management plans (e.g., SWAMMP, WSAP), as well as internal environmental program standards are uploaded properly and within timelines.
- Support environmental incident response and investigations.
- Support waste management on site
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS), including MTM environmental standards and processes.
- Deliver environmental awareness and training content for toolbox talks, orientations, safety meetings, and training sessions.
- Support planning and execution of environmental projects and initiatives as required.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, including technicians, students, and seasonal employees.
- Assist with planning and coordinating environmental monitoring programs and seasonal field campaigns.
- Support environmental permitting activities, audits, regulatory inspections, and external reporting requirements.
- Participate in emergency response activities and environmental preparedness exercises.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Exploration, and contractors to implement environmental mitigations and resolve compliance issues.
- Complete other environmental duties, special projects, and assignments as directed by the Supervisor/Coordinator, Environment.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skillset and experience:
- A 2-year technical diploma/certificate in an environmental-related field. 1-2 years of experience in the mining industry with experience working in environmental field programs or 4-5+ years of experience working in environmental field programs without a technical certificate.
- Good computer skills are desirable (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), or willingness to take further training.
- Experience with reading and understanding permits, licenses, and environmental management plans.
- Experience in Database management e.g. ISOMETRX, MonitorPro.
- Safety conscious, reliable, self-starter and a team player.
- Detail oriented with ability to take clear, concise and defensible field notes.
- Prefer previous experience with environmental monitoring/sampling (e.g. some combination of: stream/lake sampling, benthic/sediment sampling, groundwater sampling, fish sampling, stream flow measurement, vegetation identification, erosion/sedimentation monitoring etc.).
- Previous experience with mentoring less experienced Monitors or Technicians would be considered an asset.
- Valid BC Class 5 drivers license.
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training).
- ATV and snowmobile Operator’s Certificate (or willingness to undertake training).
- Pleasure Craft License (or willingness to undertake training).
Working Conditions
- Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 14 day on, 14 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation.
- Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts.
- PPE always required.
- Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
- Bus transportation provided from regional locations.
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
- Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
